We have an iridescent green beetle here in Australia known as the Christmas beetle. It is connected to gum trees.
--Previous Message-- : I have a brooch with two beetles on it from : the 1930s from Africa. The beetles are a : lovely iridescent green colour - and are : real !! : : Do you suppose or does anyone know if the : ones on the necklace are real ? : : --Previous Message-- : For the first time I've found (casually!)a : photo of princess Margaret of Connaught : wearing the Scarab necklace frequently worn : by Princess Lilian. It's really beautiful on : this edwardian dress: : : : http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk6ppbhxG41qcfftgo1_400.jpg : : :